Compare Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator and convert both fractions to equivalent fractions.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be compared or added.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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How do you find the LCM of 6 and 8?

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The LCM of 6 and 8 is 24.

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What is the first step in comparing fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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If Cathy worked for 1/4 of an hour and Carson worked for 1/6 of an hour, who worked longer?

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Cathy worked longer.

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What is the common denominator for 3/9 and 4/6?

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The common denominator is 18.